crosswise

[kraws-wahyz, kros-] / ˈkrɔsˌwaɪz, ˈkrɒs- /

ADJECTIVE

forming a cross; transverse

Synonyms

STRONG

diagonal

WEAK

angular crisscross cross mullioned over perpendicular transversal transverse

Antonyms

WEAK

head-on lengthwise longways straight on

ADVERB

across

Synonyms

STRONGEST

across crossways diagonally

STRONG

cornerways cornerwise on the bias sideway sideways sidewise transversely

WEAK

aslant astride athwart cater-corner cater-cornered catercorner catty-corner catty-cornered kitty-corner kitty-cornered sidelong

ADVERB

contrarily

Synonyms

STRONGEST

contrarily contrariwise

Example Sentences

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Getting crosswise with public opinion is sometimes enough to constrain a president.

From Slate • Apr. 8, 2026

Wash, dry and trim upper tops of okra pads, then cut crosswise into 1/2” pieces.

From Salon • Apr. 1, 2025

When the balloon stretches, the width crosswise shrinks to the size of a string.

From Science Daily • Apr. 17, 2024

Cut each piece of pork in half lengthwise, then crosswise into bite-size pieces.

From Washington Times • Jun. 9, 2023

Rain came in sheets now, riding the wind, flung crosswise through the night.

From "Tuck Everlasting" by Natalie Babbit